[opendtv] [News] Disney delays MovieBeam expansion

  • From: "John Golitsis" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "OpenDTV" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 16:53:16 -0400

I'm sure Kon will be disappointed ;)

Disney delays MovieBeam expansion

Sep 6, 2004 8:00 AM
Beyond The Headlines

Walt Disney's MovieBeam will delay expansion into new markets until 2005 and is
exploring new strategic partnerships, in a reversal of its previously stated
plans, nearly a year after launching the on-demand film service.
MovieBeam uses TV broadcast signals to datacast digital video files to a set-top
box. The set-top box can store up to 100 movies, which customers can view at
their leisure for between $1.99 and $3.99 per film, plus a monthly equipment
rental fee and a one-time activation fee.

Disney has plans in October to upgrade its service to current users of MovieBeam
in Spokane, WA, Jacksonville, FLA. and Salt Lake City. It also will continue to
accept new subscribers in those areas.

 
 
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